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BWXT · 1 day ago

Materials Science/Engineering Intern

Lynchburg, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25.05/hr - $31.83/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-based company and a leader in manufacturing and engineering solutions for nuclear applications. They are seeking a Materials Science/Engineering Intern to work alongside their engineering team on materials selection, testing, and analysis processes.

Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with materials engineers in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities

Perform material characterization evaluations

Perform failure analysis and identify failure modes of metallic and ceramic materials

Prepare material performance specifications

Prepare material evaluations and specifications for use in additive manufacturing applications

Work with design and manufacturing engineers to resolve materials joining, machining, and processing issues before and during manufacturing

Qualification

Materials EngineeringMaterial CharacterizationFailure AnalysisAdditive ManufacturingLaboratory ExperienceTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Must be a currently enrolled student, pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering/Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Must have hands on experience and ability to work in a laboratory environment

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

Flexible work schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.

BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees. After 3 years of employment, you become fully vested and any time as an internship goes towards that time.

An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.

The change to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.